Saturday, April 23, 2016

Skincare product review disclaimer: Skincare
products will work differently for each individual since skin
type/sensitivity will vary from person to person. The degree of efficacy
& adverse reactions caused by one product can be very different
from one individual to another. I
post these reviews to share my personal experience in hopes it will
provide more information for those trying to determine if the product is
right/wrong for them before they spend money to purchase it for
themselves.My skin type: combination (oily T-zone) during the summer, and dry during the colder months. Sensitive skin prone to allergic reactions.

Ah, this SK-II facial treatment essence is so expensive but I personally cannot live without it. I have been using this holy 'pitera' water for a year and a half (since October 2014) and it is the one skincare product that I truly cannot remove from my skincare routine.

I heard about the SK-II essence many years ago but talked myself out of purchasing for quite some time because of the high price tag. I ended up finally purchasing this during one of Sephora's 20% off sales and my only regret is that I didn't start incorporating this in my regimen earlier.

I was quite skeptical in the beginning as this stuff looks and feels just like regular water. I questioned why I was paying to apply this expensive water on my face; but lo and behold, I started to see skin improvements after 3 weeks of faithfully using this AM and PM. There have been multiple times where I have gone days without using the essence, but my skin becomes noticeably more sallow if I miss a day or two of use.

I shake out 4-5 drops into my palm and dip 3 fingers into the essence and gently pat it into my skin starting from my most problematic areas on my cheek, moving up to my under eye area, around toward my forehead/T-zone, down my nose, then finally use the remains around the perimeter of my face. The 2.5 ounce bottle lasts me a little over 4 months when used this way in the AM and PM every single day.

I used to have at least one pimple on my face at all times; it seemed like when one pimple cleared another would pop up on my face in a different spot. Ever since starting to use the SKII essence, I very rarely get a pimple or any breakouts.

Improves skin texture

Completely resolved dry, flaky patches I used to have on cheeks/around nose

Skin appears more supple

Unevenness improved

Gives a more radiant complexion

Reduces redness

Brings out a natural "glow-from-within" radiance

Reduces pore size

Effectively reduces the pore size on my cheeks/forehead; I have larger pores on my nose which are only slightly smaller but still quite noticeable

Absorbs quickly

I put a few drops into the palm of my hand, dip 3 fingers into the essence and gently pat all over my face

Gentle & well tolerated by my sensitive skin

Does not burn or sting when applied

I've had an allergic reaction to many skin care products. Thankfully, my skin has reacted very well to this essence

Yes, this stuff is extremely pricey but thankfully a little bit goes a long way. The significant benefit it provides for my skin justifies the high price tag and I personally feel the splurge is very worth it for me. There is no doubt this will continue to be a staple in my skincare regimen for years to come.

I would recommend this facial treatment essence to anyone who is looking to improve the texture and radiance of their skin. If you're looking for something to help with wrinkles and eliminating deeper acne scars, then you will need a separate product as the SKII essence doesn't do much for those skin problems.

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Happy first day of March! My St. Patrick's Day iPhone wallpapers from last year were re-pinnted on Pinterest many more times than I expected, so I decided to create some additional March themed wallpaper backgrounds for this year.

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Wow, has it really been months since my last blog post? Happy extremely belated New Year! I can't believe we are already a month deep into 2016! Retail stores have had their Valentine's Day themed merchandise and decor up for weeks now, but time is really winding down and it's almost February 14th.

It's time to get those iPhone's decked out with lovey-dovey themes. Enjoy these love themed wallpapers this time or year or any time of the year :)